Freshmen Liberty Bond

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Title

Freshmen Liberty Bond

Description

A page in the 1919 Knox College yearbook notes: "Early in October a class meeting was held, and the election of officers made an organized class out of the mob of fearless, hopeful, and extremely ambitious newcomers…. At this meeting '21 decided upon the step by which she would truly enter Knox College life. It was voted to subscribe to a $100 Liberty Bond and present it to the college. This was presented to Knox as an expression of their loyalty and support to Knox and the United States."

Subject

World War I; First World War; War bonds & funds;

Creator

Jessup, Ildra

Source

'The Gale,' Knox College 1919

Date

1918

Language

eng

Type

text

Identifier

WWI-159

Coverage

1918

Citation

Jessup, Ildra, “Freshmen Liberty Bond,” Knox College Experiences the First World War, accessed March 28, 2024, https://knoxcollege.omeka.net/items/show/724.

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